POLLINATION · FREE CALCULATOR
Convert acres and a user-selected colonies-per-acre stocking rate into a colony requirement, reserve count, and availability balance.
POLLINATION & APIARY PLANNING
Turn acreage and your chosen colonies-per-acre rate into a field count. Add a reserve percentage and compare the requirement with colonies you actually have available.
Colonies to plan for
This tool does not choose a stocking rate for you. Pollination rates vary by crop, bloom, colony strength, contract, grower practice, weather, and local guidance. Enter the rate appropriate to the job.
The calculator intentionally does not choose a crop stocking rate. Use the rate appropriate to the crop, contract, and local guidance.
Example: calculate colony needs for 80 acres at an entered stocking rate and add a reserve percentage.
Change the values in the calculator above to match your own apiary, harvest, or packaging setup. Results update immediately in the browser.